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SMC Pentax 67 105mm f/2.4

Pentax · 1989-c.2009

Discontinued120

SMC Pentax 67 105mm f/2.4: 6 elements in 5 groups, 9 aperture blades, 1m minimum focus, 67mm filter thread, 590g.

Focal length
105mm
Max aperture
f/2.4
Mount
Pentax 67
Format
120
Elements / groups
6 / 5

Known for

  • Portraits
  • Fashion
  • Editorial
  • Fine art

Considerations

  • Heavy (with body)
  • Vignetting wide open

Optical characteristics

Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.

Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance5, level 5 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5

Bokeh: Legendary, creamy smooth

Rendering: 3D pop, excellent subject separation

Colour: Neutral, accurate

Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.

Versions

Super-Takumar/6x7

1969-1971

Engraved SUPER-TAKUMAR/6x7 1:2.4/105

Single-coated; 628 g

Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6x7

1971-1989

Engraved Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR/6x7

Same optics, SMC coating; 628 g

smc PENTAX 67

1989-c.2009

Engraved smc PENTAX 67 1:2.4 105mm, rubber focus grip

Same optics; 590 g

Three versions share the same 6-element, 5-group optics; the Takumar versions are heavier (628 g).

Common issues

  • Focus ring loosening
  • Aperture ring wear

Buying guide

Check focus smoothness and aperture clicks.

Specifications

MountPentax 67
Focal Length105mm
Max Aperturef/2.4
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades9
Min Focus1m
Filter Size67mm
Weight590g

Optical design

FormulaDouble Gauss
Elements6
Groups5
CoatingSMC (Pentax)

Pricing

Typical used price
£600 - £1000
Mint
~£1300

Indicative, no dated source.